Keep in mind that while it resembles rice, orzo isnotgluten-free.

Add Orzo

Add 1 cup dried orzo (about 6 ounces) to boiling water.

This yields 2 cups cooked: 4 servings of 12 cup each.

Turkey orzo vegetables soup

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Pricey pine nuts are optional but delightful, especially when toasted until fragrant.

Lemony Fish with Orzotto

This is one of our favorite easy Easter dinner ideas.

Scallions, peas, andlemon zestadd brightness.

Orzo Tomato Salad Recipe

Jennifer Causey

Cucumbers and herbs are folded into cooked pasta, along with feta for a salty, creamy element.

Orzo shares top billing with shrimp, and the dish is topped with a creamy yogurt-and-cucumber-based tzatziki sauce.

Mushroom and Burrata Orzotto

Greg DuPree

This orzotto makes an elegant side or impressive vegetarian main.

Lemony Fish and Orzotto

Antonis Achilleos

A finishing touch of torn burrataa soft Italian cheese similar to fresh mozzarellamakes this luscious dish super creamy.

Kale and White Bean Soup

White beans and orzo make this healthy soup a complete meal.

Serve with crusty bread to soak up all the brothy goodness.

Orzo-Cucumber Salad

Raymond Hom

Add the orzo directly to the broth to cook it through and complete the dish.

It features sauteed chicken cutlets, but it’s the capers that really makes this dish pop.

The meatballs finish cooking by braising in a chicken-y broth with the orzo, all in one pot,

Warm Greek Salad With Shrimp And Orzo

Fred Hardy

Mushroom and Burrata Orzotto

Greg DuPree

Kale and White Bean Soup

Hans Gissinger

Squash, Mushroom, and Kale Soup with Dill

Christopher Testani

Chicken Piccata With Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts

Greg DuPree

Spiced Lamb Meatball and Swiss Chard Stew

Roland Bello